Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan say the new tariff is meant to protect local auto makers against losses associated with significant increases of imports from the EU and in particular Germany, Italy and Turkey, in recent years....More

Domestic brands are being outsold by joint-venture vehicles manufactured in China. But industry representative Dong Yang believes markets below the top tier of cities may offer local makes a second chance....More

While growth is seen slowing in Russia and other major emerging markets such as China, it is buoyant compared with the 5-year slump in Western Europe sales, or the decade of decline Japan suffered....More

The main element of the agreement is a compensation system providing that if EU auto-parts exports fell by 3% in any one year, Russia would allow the import of such parts at reduced customs duties....More

The classic image of a V-8 is big and thirsty. Engineers set out to dispel that notion by making the small-block Gen V engines extremely efficient. Along the way, some dynamometers also got toasted....More

Today’s auto-industry executives must connect Silicon Valley and Detroit, as well as address entirely new dimensions of safety concerns, such as how to protect their customers’ privacy and data....More